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MTB Report (GB)

RadicalLifeStudios

🇬🇧 MTB Report – The Real Mountainbike Podcast Once a month, it’s time for the MTB Report – your podcast for everything that moves the mountain biking scene. Real stories, real experiences, real opinions. It’s all about bikes, trails, tech, and the life in between – raw, direct, and authentic. In between, you’ll get short news episodes – quick updates with everything that matters in the MTB world, straight to the point. No show. No filter. No fake. Just passion on two wheels and honest insights

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00:03:41

The Truth About Bike Insurance

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/25

What actually matters, what doesn’t, and the myths riders still believePublished by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportThe bike insurance market has grown as fast as the bikes themselves.With prices rising, electronics becoming more complex, and theft remaining a constant threat, many riders assume that insurance is essential — and in some cases, it is.But the reality is far more nuanced than most marketing suggests.Modern bike insurance promises everything: theft protection, crash coverage,

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00:07:47

Mountain Biking and Forest Conservation:...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/24

What is the value of the position paper “Mountain Biking and Forest Conservation” published by BUND Baden-Württemberg?Published by the Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportIt’s rare that I read a position paper and nod along before I start tearing it apart. With the BUND Baden-Württemberg paper “Mountainbiking und Waldnaturschutz”, that’s exactly what happens. The opening is surprisingly fair: experiencing nature strengthens ecological awareness, outdoor sports can have positive effects — and mountain

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00:03:53

Schwalbe launches the Pressure Guide (Beta) — less...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/23

Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportSchwalbe has a new page live: the Schwalbe Pressure Guide. It’s intentionally labeled BETA Schwalbe is openly saying the tool is still evolving and they want riders to test it. After you run a calculation, you can fill out a short survey to help improve the results and overall experience. Schwalbe notes feedback can be submitted until March 31 (as shown on the page when accessed on Feb 21,

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00:06:14

Bans Create Shadow Use: Why Baden-Württemberg Is...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/19

Baden-Württemberg doesn’t have a mountain bike problem. It has a system failure — and it shows up in the forest as something policymakers rarely name out loud: shadow use.Published by the Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportShadow use is what happens when the real world demands a coherent, understandable network — but the official framework offers a patchwork of exceptions, grey zones, and “technically not allowed.” People don’t stop going outside. They simply stop interacting with the system.And

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00:03:43

Why More Bike Brands Are Shrinking Their Lineups —...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/18

Fewer models, clearer identities, and a long-overdue correction in the bike industry.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportFor years, bike manufacturers expanded endlessly. Every season brought new models, new niches, new categories that blurred into each other. “Downcountry,” “super-enduro,” “all-mountain-plus,” “light e-enduro”… the vocabulary grew faster than the bikes themselves.But the industry is changing direction.What once looked like innovation now looks like

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00:07:10

Security through networking—or the perfect excuse to...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/17

On January 21, 2026, Germany’s bicycle industry association ZIV announced it had joined the Coalition for Cyclist Safety (C4CS). Officially, the goal is simple: improve safety for cyclists and other vulnerable road users. Sounds unarguable.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportC4CS frames this as a V2X mission: a connected ecosystem where “cars can digitally see bikes” and “bikes can digitally see cars”—warnings, earlier detection, fewer collisions. The coalition launched on October 23,

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00:04:57

Cannondale is doubling down on full-power eMTBs—but...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/16

Published by the Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportIf you’re scanning the Cannondale lineup for a real headline (not just new paint), the story is clearly: Moterra is back in a big way—and Cannondale is leaning hard into the “full-power eMTB, but built to actually ride like a mountain bike” direction.https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠🎧 think radical – live radical.

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00:06:54

Forbidden — why pairing the Druid with Avinox is more...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/12

Why Forbidden chose DJI’s Avinox, what that actually changes day to day — and the details most people skim past.Published by the Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportSome brands want to be loved. They want to be understood at first glance, celebrated in comments, easy to explain in a sentence. Forbidden has never felt like that kind of brand. Forbidden feels like a quiet challenge: here’s the bike — go ride it properly, then come back with an opinion.That mentality made sense in the analog world

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00:03:47

The Shift Back to Precision

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/11

Why suspension and tire trends are moving away from “big & soft” toward efficiency againPublished by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportFor years, mountain biking followed a simple trajectory: more travel, more damping, more volume, more grip. Tires became heavier, casings thicker, inserts stiffer. Suspension settings drifted toward plush, open and forgiving. Riders asked for grip everywhere, all the time — and the industry delivered.But the tide is turning. Quietly at first, then

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00:05:06

Forbidden Drops Titanium Hardtails — A Counter-Move...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/10

Puritan & Heathen aren’t “trend bikes.” They’re a statement: fewer systems, more bike.Veröffentlicht von den Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportThe bike industry loves big words: next-gen, innovation, smarter, more platforms, more sensors, more “future.”Forbidden just did something that feels almost rebellious in 2026: they launched two titanium hardtails — the Puritan and the Heathen — and the message is basically: we can do high-pivot, idlers, and complexity… but sometimes the best thing about a

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00:03:19

Why Used Bikes Stay Expensive – and How the Market...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/09

Less oversupply, smarter buyers, and a secondhand segment that refuses to drop.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportAnyone expecting the used-bike market to collapse after the big clearance years is still waiting. Prices aren’t falling — in many cases, they’re rising. The secondhand segment has developed its own rules, shaped by supply, technology, and a global community that has become much better at evaluating value.The biggest shift came when brands reduced their production volumes

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00:04:16

Eurobike 2026 – When the Associations Walk Away, It’s...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/05

Two key industry associations pull out — and suddenly it’s about trust, structure, and who still sets the tone in the bike world.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportThere are moments in the bike industry where the real story isn’t a new bike — it’s a power shift. Quiet, unglamorous, but with consequences that eventually reach riders.That’s exactly what’s happening on the Eurobike front heading into 2026. Two of Germany’s most influential industry associations have publicly stated that

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00:04:03

2026 and the Age of Smart Suspension

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/04

Why PID dampers and electronic suspension are no longer a gimmick — but a turning point.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportThe year 2026 marks a shift in mountain bike technology that was long predicted but never fully realized — until now. Electronic suspension, long trapped between early hype and limited functionality, has finally matured. PID-controlled dampers, predictive algorithms, and system-wide integration are no longer experiments. They’ve become the first real step toward

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00:04:51

DJI Avinox 2026 – The Motor That’s Making the...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/03

More and more new e-MTBs are being built around DJI and the conversation is shifting from torque numbers to trust, service, and real-world reliability.Published by the Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportDJI isn’t “just another motor brand.” In other industries, DJI has proven how quickly a market can tilt when a new player combines hardware, software, and production into one coherent ecosystem. That exact tension is now creeping into the e-MTB world: 2026 doesn’t feel like a normal model year. It

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00:04:42

Voodoo Cycles – A Cult Brand with Roots, Grit, and a...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/02

Published by the Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportNot every mountain bike brand fights for podiums or World Cup headlines.Some brands survive because they understand something else: real riders, real trails, real value.One of those brands is Voodoo Cycles – a name that has been part of mountain biking culture for decades, often underestimated, sometimes misunderstood, but never completely forgotten.https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠🎧 think radical – live radical.

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00:10:12

MTB Report — February 2026 — The MTB Market Has Grown Up

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/02/01

Growth Is Over – Now Comes the Phase of CorrectionPublished by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportThere are periods in mountain biking when technology evolves quietly and steadily.And then there are moments when innovation suddenly becomes loud.2025 and the transition into 2026 clearly belong to the second category.Recent developments are reshaping the direction of mountain biking as a whole. The sport is no longer a niche. It has become a movement. And like every movement, it brings internal tension

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00:04:30

Trail Building in 2026 – Why Volunteer Work Is...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/01/28

Growing demand, shrinking manpower, and a system stretched thinner every year.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportAs the mountain bike community enters 2026, one reality becomes impossible to ignore: the foundation of many trail networks volunteer labor is nearing a breaking point. The number of legal trails is increasing, rider traffic is rising, and expectations for maintenance, safety and trail diversity grow with every season. Yet the people who keep these networks alive are often

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00:04:50

Bike Parks 2026: New Destinations, Big Expansions,...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/01/26

A year of growth, modernization and unexpected hotspots.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportThe 2026 season is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic years for bike parks in recent memory. Across Europe, several resorts are expanding their trail networks, upgrading lifts, or launching entirely new projects. While not every region moves at the same pace, the overall direction is clear: bike parks are investing again — and riders will feel

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00:04:43

The Lightweight e-MTB Shift: Why 2026 Marks the...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/01/21

A new category takes shape — not less power, but less excess.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportThe e-MTB market enters 2026 with a noticeable shift: lighter bikes, smaller batteries, refined motor systems and a new focus on efficiency over brute force. It’s not a marginal trend anymore — it’s a full-scale transition across brands, price categories and rider expectations.For years, range anxiety dominated the e-bike conversation. Bigger batteries, higher watt-hours, more torque — and, as

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00:04:11

Spare Parts Crunch 2.0? Why 2026 isn’t about missing...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/01/19

Production is back, workshops are full, and e-bike tech becomes the new bottleneck.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportThe worldwide spare-parts crisis of the pandemic years is over. Components are back on the shelves, supply chains are stable, and the bicycle industry shows clear signs of recovery according to market reports and industry associations.Yet riders still wait weeks for motor repairs, software diagnostics or suspension service.The shortage hasn’t disappeared — it has simply

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